Back to Felting Purses

Well, I had to get out of bed this morning at 5:30 because the idea for this purse came to me then. I have enlisted the help of my mother (master-knitter that she is!) to knit me some large squares. I then wash and shrink them and then cut and sew them into purses. She knit me a wonderful dark grey sheet. After washing and stitching this felted wool, I also needle felted some white design on it. It reminds me of winter....sort of reminds me of a snow storm. I will still need to line the purse with fabric, but I am so happy how it has turned out at this point....

As I type this, I have yet another piece of wool in the washer...hopefully shrinking into a delicious wooly fabric. Stay tuned for the next idea that grabs me!!!

Sharing Our Blessings

This morning I had an idea. There are a couple of gals across the country that I had met over the past year. I made a few items that I wanted to send to these gals for the holidays. I love the ideas of random acts of kindness and paying it forward, so I came up with a twist on those ideas. With each gift that I sent out, I attached a letter explaining my idea. My hope is that each one of my gifts will multiply and find their ways around the country touching many lives. It is always so nice to know that someone is thinking of us....one of life's blessings. And so, today the Angel of Blessings took flight.......


If you receive a package with this letter enclosed, please follow the instructions on the letter:

Pass the Blessings
Dear Friend:
You were in my thoughts today and so I am sending this (gift) blessing your way. If you feel the urge to reciprocate, I ask this of you: Please send a Blessing to someone else. In doing so, my gift to you will multiply and the Blessings will be even greater. It need not be extravagant in any way….just a small reminder to that person that they are truly blessed by the friendship of another.

Please enclose this note with your Blessing and send these sentiments along. It is my hope that this Angel of Blessings travels far and wide. Please sign your name to this letter before passing it on to another special person.

Busy with Gifts

Well, it seems that most of my time these days is taken up with Christmas preparation. I have made quite a few of my gifts and therefore I am unable to post many pictures of what I have been up to. So sorry....but after Christmas, I will show you what I had made. I am contemplating hatmaking in the new year as well as children's clothing. In preparation for eventual Grandmotherhood, I thought I would start with infant and toddler dress and hat ensembles....Cannot wait to get started.

Yesterday I finished a few special orders....these I can share with you!!

Back to the Familiar....

Well, I finished this one today! I love the fabric. It was a special order for a friend to give as a gift to a horse gal. It is reversible with the opposite side being of the same fabric as the pockets on this side. The opposite side has horse pockets.....I think she'll like this one!
Here is a better close up of the fabric.....


I made a truly fun ensemble(a totally new creation) this week that I wish I could post, but it is a gift and posting would ruin the surprise!! Will post after Christmas!

New Apron.....An Exercise in Frustration (Free to a Good Home)

Ok, so JoAnn's Fabric had their Simplicity patterns on sale for $1.99 and I found this pattern. Thinking it would make a cute apron for me, I bought it and some fabric and yesterday I made it. Sadly, I made a medium and it ended up huge...like tent sized!!! So, without disassembling it, I set out to make it look a bit more fitted. I fiddled around with elastic but was not satisfied. So, next I decided to attach a permantent sash right beneath the bust. This is what I ended up with....

The final full length view is:

If you happen to like this apron, e-mail me and it is yours. I would say that it would fit a pretty large range of women from size 8 thru probably size 14. It is yours for the asking!!!!

Addendum....Thanks to my friend Autumn in Louisiana....this little apron has a new home!!!

Home-Ec Apron

I could hardly wait to make this fabric into an apron...love the retro 50's prints!! Reminds me of home-ec class. Found the huge blue rick-rack on ebay...never saw it in the store.

Black and White Reversible Apron

For some reason, I have had this apron cut out for ages....finally, today I got around to assembling it. Basic black and white...you can never go wrong with that! I suppose it just kept getting pre-empted by even yummier fabrics. Just wait til you see what is on the cutting table next!

Another Re-purposed Apron.....

This half apron is made from the remaining fabric from a Battenburg Lace curtain panel. I think it will make a nice holiday entertaining apron.


And here is the final product from that felt applique project I started earlier....

And One for Thanksgiving...

Another reversible one....earthtones...great for cooking Thanksgiving dinner and then flip it over for a clean side to use to serve dinner!

Cowgirl Apron

This apron is called "Every Cowgirl Deserves an Apron". I love that cowgirl pin-up fabric by Alexander Henry. (I bought it in every available color.)






Here is the reverse side of that

apron...(not sure if it is a pony
or a cowhide print

"Makin' Jelly" Apron

This apron was made as a special order for a friend to give as a gift for someone who makes lots of jams and jellies. The print has recipes and fruit all over. The reverse is just a soft floral for contrast.

Aprons and More Aprons....

I put myself to work today to finish up a couple of special orders. This apron has homemade bias tape trim for a more tailored look. It went to a friend of mine who owns a little restaurant...for her mother. Thanks Marie and Sophia!!


I love the fabric that this apron is made from...so very cheerful. It is a special order for another friend. I hope she likes it!!